Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 40% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 29% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 84 (10,441 Shilling) | 9,400 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 67 (8,403 Shilling) | 14,201 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (4,791 Shilling) | 7,607 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (1,917 Shilling) | 2,749 Shilling | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (2,414 Shilling) | 5,060 Shilling | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (992 Shilling) | 2,194 Shilling | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (3,371 Shilling) | 8,883 Shilling | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 22 (2,802 Shilling) | 5,915 Shilling | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (836 Shilling) | 1,694 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (2,967 Shilling) | 2,252 Shilling | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 117 (14,678 Shilling) | 15,875 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (1,650 Shilling) | 2,931 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.71 (714 Shilling) | 1,111 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 5,630 (703,647 Shilling) | 2,918,040 Shilling | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,910 (488,706 Shilling) | 2,032,650 Shilling | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 387 (48,377 Shilling) | 268,852 Shilling | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,904 (488,009 Shilling) | 1,571,060 Shilling | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,183 (272,916 Shilling) | 897,620 Shilling | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 393 (49,066 Shilling) | 154,738 Shilling | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 288 (36,029 Shilling) | 81,315 Shilling | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,925 (740,569 Shilling) | 1,045,550 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,086 (260,723 Shilling) | 315,489 Shilling | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (9,810 Shilling) | 17,482 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 40 (4,970 Shilling) | 12,316 Shilling | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 47% more expensive than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 856 (106,998 Shilling) | 87,180 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (93,845 Shilling) | 72,350 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,240 (279,954 Shilling) | 77,501 Shilling | + 261% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,413 (176,602 Shilling) | 121,788 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 18% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 445,083 (55,631,789 Shilling) | 31,572,600 Shilling | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (812 Shilling) | 2,286 Shilling | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 166 (20,691 Shilling) | 41,151 Shilling | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 57 (7,134 Shilling) | 26,070 Shilling | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 54% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (3,105 Shilling) | 12,058 Shilling | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (8,998 Shilling) | 21,529 Shilling | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 171 (21,356 Shilling) | 43,614 Shilling | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (5,008 Shilling) | 6,631 Shilling | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (3,200 Shilling) | 7,353 Shilling | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (4,337 Shilling) | 9,587 Shilling | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 18 (2,244 Shilling) | 3,979 Shilling | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 13 (1,586 Shilling) | 2,898 Shilling | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 55 (6,910 Shilling) | 11,059 Shilling | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Alexandria | Dar es Salaam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 206 (25,718 Shilling) | 35,906 Shilling | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 132 (16,462 Shilling) | 22,361 Shilling | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 735 (91,862 Shilling) | 47,591 Shilling | + 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 358 (44,781 Shilling) | 70,267 Shilling | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 63 (7,889 Shilling) | 13,575 Shilling | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (4,358 Shilling) | 4,862 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 31 (3,826 Shilling) | 2,957 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (1,388,910 Shilling) | 987,698 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.27 (34 Shilling) | 213 Shilling | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 514 (64,241 Shilling) | 171,357 Shilling | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (4,942 Shilling) | 5,051 Shilling | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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